cnegrad Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi all, I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but I never paid attention because I never needed it until now: Is there a "best" app for charts on an iPad? Do all the charts have to be combined in one pdf file, or can they be in multiple files? Do these apps allow for set lists? All assistance is gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Set List Maker is a popular choice, which (obviously) allows for set lists. Each chart is in its own file (PDF, JPEG, Word doc, etc.). It has quite a few other tricks, including being able to send MIDI Program Changes when you call up a chart, so the one command also calls up all the correct sounds on your keyboards. Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Forscore. I use it for just charts. A set list can easily be built and you can individual PDFs page through in order with just a touch of the lower section of the screen. Been using it for a couple years flawlessly. Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 OnSong is good for displaying, transcribing and uses the Chordpro format. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yeah ONsong is a good one, as is Unrealbook (my fav) http://diystompboxes.com/unrealbook/ which allows MIDI setup messages to be sent at chart load and during the song...something I find incredibly useful for my MOXF. Calypso is another one that has been mentioned of late as well. But really, they are all pretty good in what they do. Unlike Android users, we have a great range to choose from...What I suggest is you write out a list of exactly what you want to do for example: Link and play audio files/midi files Playlist(setlist) functions Scroll vertical or change pages right to left Metronome facility Bluetooth pedal support Good librarian operations Full chart reading or just fake sheets/chord+lyric pages ability to transpose charts etc etc etc Then match it to the various ones you will get suggested here. It will be tough as they all have the ability for most, if not all these operations. In the end I reckon it comes down to which interface and method of operation you prefer. Good luck - they are all good apps! There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsy Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 OnSong is good for displaying, transcribing and uses the Chordpro format. That's what I use. I think it's great and easy to use/navigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Other apps worth looking at are DeepDish Gigbook and Scorecerer. Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnegrad Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Lots of great suggestions, thanks! What exactly is ChordPro format? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mul Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 + 1 for Setlistmaker. Great user friendly interface and great support. Korg kronos, casio px5s, studiologic sl 88 studio, korg m50,korg triton, yamaha moxf6, hammond xk1, korg sp200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzjamm Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Forscore!! You don't know you're in the dark until you're in the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of great suggestions, thanks! What exactly is ChordPro format? It is an old text based chart system where the chords were written above the line of lyric. It used text as it's basis and the app was called - well - Chorpro. I still have it and cna still get it to work! If you look at chord charts on say Ultimate GTR Tabs, you can see the idea, but with properly created ChoPro charts they were transposable and could enter in guitar chord blocks... There is an app called Songbook ChordPro that reads and can still create in this manner. There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 +1 Set List Maker- one years use with no problems. Saw a solo act (guitar player) use it with tracks. Midi worked flawlessly for him. Each song he could call up words or chart along with his backing tracks. He also said the support had been fantastic. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 +1 for both Forscore and Set List Maker. Both great apps IMHO. SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 OnSong is good for displaying, transcribing and uses the Chordpro format. That's what I use. I think it's great and easy to use/navigate. Ditto. And because I'm a user, the Onsong guys gave me a free t-shirt at NAMM. Customer for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Although don't you have to "import" various formats for ONSong to recreate in it's own format if you want full functionality? There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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